Kihim
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Kihim is an isolated beach in Mumbai. It is 120 km away from Mumbai. Kihim is
an exclusive beach, laced with lush coconut trees. The woods of Kihim have rare
butterflies, wild flowers and birds. The most interesting part of Kihim is that
it is unpolluted, as the beach is not entirely discovered. The beach is a long
strip flanked on one side by the brushwood and coconut trees. Gentle waves and
surf lap the shore and there are very few rocks, The MTDC, Kihim, offers an unconventional
'tent Holiday' with modern facility attached. The nearest airport is in Mumbai
and the nearest railway station is Panvel, about 85km on Konkan Railways. It is
well connected by road too. The nearest seaport is Rewas, 6 kms from Kihim Tourism
with a DifferenceKihim has only beach tourism to offer. The beauty of Kihim is
that it is entirely undiscovered and unpolluted.
The places of interest around Kihim are the - Murud beach and Chaul, historic forts, churches, synagogues and the fascinating tower of St. Barbara. The Brushwood flanking the Kihim beach provides an idyllic spot to rest and sip coconut water. One can spot a few kingfishers, egrets, jacanas and other water birds at the ponds near the beach. This place was among Dr.Salim Ali's favorite retreats. Although this place is enchanting throughout the year, the best time to visit is from November to March. The rains bring its own magic but summer time can be scorching.Forms Of Tourist Attraction In KihimKihim is just two Kms before Alibaugh. One passes by Wadi's with mango and coconut trees. The Rashtriya Chemical & Fertilizer's plant at Thal, just before Kihim looks eerie and out off place.
The other places of interest are the isles of Oonderi and Khanderi. The tourists are not generally given permission to visit these two sea-forts on the isles, which are being looked after the Mumbai Port Trust. Shivaji Maharaj had built the Fort Khanderi, in the year 1672, much to the dislike of the British who at that time had gained control of Mumbai .In 1867, a lighthouse was built near the fort to warn mariners at night about the jagged rocks that surround the island. There is fresh water well on the fort though the island stands amidst the salty waters of the Arabian Sea.
The places of interest around Kihim are the - Murud beach and Chaul, historic forts, churches, synagogues and the fascinating tower of St. Barbara. The Brushwood flanking the Kihim beach provides an idyllic spot to rest and sip coconut water. One can spot a few kingfishers, egrets, jacanas and other water birds at the ponds near the beach. This place was among Dr.Salim Ali's favorite retreats. Although this place is enchanting throughout the year, the best time to visit is from November to March. The rains bring its own magic but summer time can be scorching.Forms Of Tourist Attraction In KihimKihim is just two Kms before Alibaugh. One passes by Wadi's with mango and coconut trees. The Rashtriya Chemical & Fertilizer's plant at Thal, just before Kihim looks eerie and out off place.
The other places of interest are the isles of Oonderi and Khanderi. The tourists are not generally given permission to visit these two sea-forts on the isles, which are being looked after the Mumbai Port Trust. Shivaji Maharaj had built the Fort Khanderi, in the year 1672, much to the dislike of the British who at that time had gained control of Mumbai .In 1867, a lighthouse was built near the fort to warn mariners at night about the jagged rocks that surround the island. There is fresh water well on the fort though the island stands amidst the salty waters of the Arabian Sea.
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